Viljoen Edges Dolphins' Home To Break Boland Hearts In Thrilling Cricket Sa 1-day Cup Final

The Dolphins broke Boland's hearts to lift the Cricket SA 1-Day Cup final in a thrilling final at Boland Park on Sunday.

The visitors held their nerve in a tense chase to claim victory by four wickets with young Hanu Viljoen 35 not out once again showing that he has ice running through his veins.

The 23-year-old, who has been instrumental in getting the Dolphins to the final by winning the Player of the Match in the last three matches, kept his composure when more senior Dolphins players were losing theirs.

Viljoen struck the winning runs off the first ball off the final over to send the visitors changeroom into raptures.

Fellow youngster Andile Simelane also showed he was the man for the clutch moments with the 20-year-old striking a straight six off the final ball of Aya Gcqamane penultimate over to reduce the target to three runs required off Lehan Bothas final six deliveries.